Sony Xperia X Performance hands-on: Second encounter

31 May, 2016
If you were upset that the Xperia X "only has a Snapdragon 650" and "the Xperia X isn't water resistant anymore", as many of our readers have, fear no more. The Sony Xperia X Performance is here to cover all of these bases in the same compact footprint.

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imparanoic, 02 Jun 2016upscale mp3, yeah, but the inherent problem of bluetooth is... moreYou have to give em links for proof.
Else they will just troll it away ;-)

    papercut, 02 Jun 2016LDAC? Samsung has UHQ audio that upscale music quality t... moreYes we do.

    UHQ is only upscaler, while sammy devices still retain only 16bit aptX wireless sound transmission.

    LG G5 has aptX HD support tho, but aptX HD uses only upto 570kbps (double), adding bits to lower sound to noise ratio...

    ...while LDAC uses 990kbps BT transmission (triple) with full file compression and decompression.

    http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/what-is-aptx-hd

    http://www.whathifi.com/advice/aptx-hd-what-it-how-can-you-get-it

    http://www.avhub.com.au/news/sound-image/what-is-sony-ldac-and-how-does-it-do-it-408285

    So LDAC is best ;-)
    Need more?

      papercut, 02 Jun 2016LDAC? Samsung has UHQ audio that upscale music quality t... moreupscale mp3, yeah, but the inherent problem of bluetooth is low bitrate, so there is no or little difference in quality by the time it reaches your bluetooth headphones, it's like upscaling VCD quality to bluray, if the bit rate is low, you won't get decent results

      but ldac is 3 times the bitrate of bluetooth, so you get uncompressed, true audiophile HD audio as if there is no difference between ( or very little precieved) difference between wireless and wired in quality, thus, best of both worlds, but ldac headphones/receivers are not cheap so far

      Saul Marantz ( the hifi brand) , once said "pure hifi is more about purity and faithful reproduction of music, where nothing is added or taken away"

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        • AnonD-442781
        • pJm
        • 02 Jun 2016

        AnonD-442781, 02 Jun 2016If it ends in p it refers to the smaller dimension, if it e... moreBut then again it kinda is 2k if 3840x2160 is supposed to be 4k. Its all got lost and confused in marketing lol.

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          • AnonD-442781
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          • 02 Jun 2016

          regs, 02 Jun 2016Except their phones are all 2K, as 1080p is 2K, not 1440p.If it ends in p it refers to the smaller dimension, if it ends in k it refers to the bigger one. 1080p isn't 2k lol.

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            • regs
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            • 02 Jun 2016

            Avan Dr, 02 Jun 2016I love 4K screen conversation. Yes, Z5P 4K screen only run ... moreExcept their phones are all 2K, as 1080p is 2K, not 1440p.

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              • swM
              • 02 Jun 2016

              "compact footprint"?! It's 144 mm tall - giant shovel. It's not even a smartphone, it's a phablet.

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                • qnG
                • 02 Jun 2016

                Xz8441, 02 Jun 2016All these Sony fanboys will try all their hardest to come u... moreWelcome to the same boat. We're all fanboy.

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                  • qnG
                  • 02 Jun 2016

                  Avan Dr, 02 Jun 2016I love 4K screen conversation. Yes, Z5P 4K screen only run ... moreWhere is your proof?

                    AnonD-442781, 01 Jun 2016Nah the z5p didn't really have a 4k display. It was basical... moreI love 4K screen conversation. Yes, Z5P 4K screen only run at FHD. I made an analyse about what the reason behind it.

                    Guys.. think about it. Z5P 4K screen only run at 1080p.

                    They also cancelled their first 2K phone, Z4V.

                    Why? There is no logical explanation, except this. 'They cant tweak the UI'. Their Z4V 2K screen also run at 1080P. So they cancelled it and opted 4K screen, 2K run at FHD is embarassing, 4K screen runs at FHD will be just okay, they can make battery life as the reason.

                    So, its only bcz their poor software skill. It sound almost impossible, right? But.. Thats the truth. I have many proofs.

                      papercut, 02 Jun 2016LDAC? Samsung has UHQ audio that upscale music quality t... moreAll these Sony fanboys will try all their hardest to come up with incoherent reasons just to satisfy their urge to pay more for less.

                      They're becoming more like them apple fanboys/sheeps. lol

                        imparanoic, 02 Jun 2016Every phone has unique selling points Sony is Ldac ... moreLDAC?

                        Samsung has UHQ audio that upscale music quality to the 24 bit audio, works on wired and bluetooth headphone

                        LG has AptX HD that can stream 24 bit Audio over a bluetooth connection

                        So, do you think LDAC is special?

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                          • PNg
                          • 02 Jun 2016

                          I'm tempted to get this one. But I really need to see how the cameras perform this time. My Xperia Z3's cameras sucked (especially the front one).

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 02 Jun 2016

                            Anyone know any good decal site? Not fan of the brushed look

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                              • 02 Jun 2016

                              AnonD-442781, 01 Jun 2016Unfortunately the z5 premium is close to 2016 flagships in ... moreThe Z5P is still a 4K screen phone and its implementation is what I call clever, otherwise a power bank will be an essential carry around. All said and done, I simply do not see myself dumbing down from the Z series to the X Performance. Sorry Sony but this is a fail and a pass from me. Everyone else is entitled to their view, of course.

                              I need 2k, 5.5" screen........

                                AnonD-52738, 01 Jun 2016Beside the look, Sony really don't have any selling point a... moreEvery phone has unique selling points

                                Sony is

                                Ldac - high bitrate (3times standard Bluetooth) audiophile wireless audio

                                Ps4 dual shock controller support and ps4 remote play

                                Cec hdmi compatible via mhl, use TV remote control the phone while plug in TV

                                Waterproof

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                                  • 8EC
                                  • 02 Jun 2016

                                  ssbatman21, 31 May 2016xperia z5 premiuim was an unneccessary device for its time.... moreDude you might make some valid points in your comments, but write well already. I mean most people don't even bother reading long comments, if you write like a 2007 14 year old on top of that pretty much no one will read it, and those who do will rather respond to the way you write instead of your opinions. It'd probably take you about 10 seconds longer to write things properly. Just do it. This doesn't make you look cool, it just makes you look bad. At least that's my opinion, not that anyone asked about it. Some constructive criticism, I hope.
                                  Best for you pal

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                                    • 01 Jun 2016

                                    AnonD-442781, 01 Jun 2016Only from the back. When it turns around you'd see how fat ... moreWhat's the big deal everyone makes about the bezels ? Bezels are imp to hold phones properly. I have z3 compact with small bezels. As a result my fingers often cover camera while holding phone horizontally & then I have to readjust. My playing games too, my palm brushes notification area due to small bezels. So bezels are imp to hold phones properly especially when they are getting so slim these dayz.

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                                      • 01 Jun 2016

                                      Fingerprint sensor and waterproof for the U.S. version?

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Srp
                                        • 01 Jun 2016

                                        1080p haha

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